Louise Humphreys

Louise Humphreys

Apprentice falls from height

Taylor Wimpey UK have been fined £800,000 after a 17 year old apprentice fell through a temporary stairwell covering. What happened? What was the result? Lessons Learned 1. Design out sacrificial joists where possible or schedule the installation of permanent…

Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2025

Immerse Safety has been announced as a finalist in the 2025 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards. “We’re absolutely thrilled to be named a finalist in this year’s Great British Entrepreneur Awards,” said Carly Hughes Founder and CEO of Immerse…

Unsafe Scaffolding Structure

A scaffolding contractor in Liverpool has been fined £30,000 for its failure to assemble safe scaffolding. What happened? What was the result? Lessons Learned Work at Height remains the most common kind of workplace fatalities in the UK. Please ensure…

Multiple Construction Failures

A construction company in Wales has been sentenced due to multiple construction management failings. What happened? What was the result? Lessons Learned Please ensure that if you are responsible excavation works, that they are properly planned, and appropriate precautions are…

UK StartUp Awards

We are absolutely thrilled to share that we have been shortlisted for TWO awards at the 2025 East of England UK StartUp Awards ⭐️ Business, Consulting & Management StartUp of the Year – Celebrating businesses delivering exceptional consultancy and management…

Wood Dust Failures

An Essex-based company that makes windows and doors has received a £4,000 fine after repeatedly failing to protect its workers from exposure to wood dust. What happened? What was the result? Breathing in wood dust excessively can cause asthma and…

Crane Collapse

A company (A&P Falmouth) has been fined after a crane collapsed at its site in Falmouth Docks, where more than 250 workers were put at risk. What happened? 1. The crane was lifting goods between a ship and the dockside,…

Welcome to Immerse Safety

We are thrilled to announce the launch of Immerse Safety, a brand new health and safety consultancy and training provider based in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. With ten years of experience in the industry, we are committed to delivering professional and…